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Ex-Windsor Police Chief Dies After Long Illness: 'To Know Him Was To Know Love' Ex-Windsor Police Chief Dies After Long Illness: 'To Know Him Was To Know Love'
Ex-Windsor Police Chief Dies After Long Illness: 'To Know Him Was To Know Love' The longest-serving police chief in Connecticut history died last week at his home surrounded by his family, police in Hartford County said.  Former Windsor Police Chief Kevin C. Searles fought a long battle with dementia and died from the disease on Thursday, Nov. 7, his obituary said.  Searles worked for the Plainville Police Department, rising to the rank of detective, before taking the top cop job in Windsor in 1987. He held the position for 28 years.  He stepped down in December 2014 for medical reasons.  His family said he became a police officer because of …
Camera Captured Brother, Sister Abusing Elderly Mother Before Her Death In Roosevelt, DA Says Camera Captured Brother, Sister Abusing Elderly Mother Before Her Death In Roosevelt, DA Says
Camera Captured Brother, Sister Abusing Elderly Mother Before Her Death In Roosevelt, DA Says After a lifetime of caring for children and serving her community, Carmel McDougall was ultimately betrayed by her own son and daughter, prosecutors alleged. Long Island resident Michael McDougall, age 65, of Roosevelt, was indicted on manslaughter and related charges in Nassau County Court on Tuesday, Oct. 29, in the death of his mother, McDougall. His sister, Nichole McDougall-Mullings, age 55, of Roosevelt, was also charged with two counts of endangering the welfare of an incompetent or physically disabled person. Earlier Report: Son, Daughter's Abuse Led To Death Of Roosevelt Wo…
Man Diagnosed With Dementia Missing In Bloomfield: Police (PHOTO) Man Diagnosed With Dementia Missing In Bloomfield: Police (PHOTO)
Man Diagnosed With Dementia Missing In Bloomfield: Police (Photo) An 87-year-old man diagnosed with dementia is missing, Bloomfield police announced on Friday, Oct. 25. Charles Newcomer was last seen on Thursday, Oct. 24, at 6:30 p.m., when he left from visiting his wife at the Brookdale assisted living facility in West Orange, police said. Newcomer is traveling in a red 2016 Jeep Wrangler  bearing the New Jersey registration SC688E which has a cover of the Marine Corp symbol on the spare tire., police said. The EZ pass account that is attached to the 2016 Jeep showed the vehicle went through the Lincoln Tunnel Thursday, and hit again in Queens…
Missing Endangered Alert Canceled Pennsylvania Man Found In Maryland Missing Endangered Alert Canceled Pennsylvania Man Found In Maryland
Missing Endangered Alert Canceled Pennsylvania Man Found In Maryland A missing endangered person alert has been canceled for a South Central Pennsylvania man who was last seen in Maryland, police announced Wednesday night, Oct. 9.  Harry Joseph Runkle was just 10 days shy of his 77th birthday when he went missing, according to the York County Regional Police.  Runkle is from the 4900 block of N. Sherman Street in Mount Wolf, East Manchester Township, police explained. He had last been seen at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9. He could be driving a 2005 Grey Hyundai Santa Fe with the PA license plate "ERG7345."…
Man With Dementia Missing In Belleville: Police Man With Dementia Missing In Belleville: Police
Man With Dementia Missing In Belleville: Police A 72-year-old man diagnosed with dementia has been missing in Belleville since Sunday, Oct. 6, authorities said. Oscar was last seen in the area of St. Peters Church on William Street wearing a white jacket with red, yellow and blue stripes, blue jeans and blue sneakers, Belleville police said. He has also been diagnosed with asthma and diabetes, police said. Anyone with information is asked to contact Belleville Police at 973-450-3334.
Oakland Man Punches Mom With Dementia, 94 In Head, Kicks Officer: Police Oakland Man Punches Mom With Dementia, 94 In Head, Kicks Officer: Police
Oakland Man Punches Mom With Dementia, 94 In Head, Kicks Officer: Police A 61-year-old Bergen County man is in custody for assaulting two women, including his 94-year-old mother, police said. Oakland officers were called to a local home where they were met by a 61-year-old woman, who was assaulted by a man later identified by police 61-year-old David O'Brien on Sunday, Sept. 15 around 7:30 p.m., Oakland Police Capt. Timothy Keenan said. After arresting O'Brien, officers learned he'd punched his 94-year-old mother in the side of the head. "She has dementia and was unable to tell officers what happened," Keenan said. "This was relayed by the other victim who witn…
Missing 82-Year-Old Bergen County Twin Sisters Found Unharmed On Long Island Missing 82-Year-Old Bergen County Twin Sisters Found Unharmed On Long Island
Missing 82-Year-Old Bergen County Twin Sisters Found Unharmed On Long Island The silver alert issued for a pair of 82-year-old New Jersey twins was canceled after the two were found on Long Island, police in River Edge said. Sources on Tuesday, Aug. 20 told Daily Voice that Margo Nelson and Gail Soehnlein were located unharmed in Suffolk County in the town of Southampton. Further circumstances surrounding their discovery have not been released. The pair had left their home on Bogert Road around 7:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 19. 
Family Pleads For Public's Assistance In Locating Germantown Man Missing For Week Family Pleads For Public's Assistance In Locating Germantown Man Missing For Week
Family Pleads For Public's Assistance In Locating Germantown Man Missing For Week Concerns are mounting for the family of 42-year-old Crowley Wade Chambers, Jr., who has been missing out of Montgomery County for a week. An alert was issued this week by police as they seek the public's assistance in tracking down Chambers, who was last heard from on Sunday, Aug. 11, one day after his family got together for a church service to honor their late grandfather's life. “He had breakfast with our mother, helped with our grandmother, packed up a few snacks left over from the gathering from Saturday and left the house,” his sister Brenda Chambers De Paz said. “He was traveling by …
New Update: Missing Stony Brook Man Found New Update: Missing Stony Brook Man Found
New Update: Missing Stony Brook Man Found Update: A Long Island man who went missing has been located. A silver alert was issued for Gregory Holmes, age 76, who was reported missing after he left his Stony Brook home on Sunday, Aug. 11 at approximately 8:30 a.m.  Late Monday afternoon, Aug. 12, Suffolk County Police announced that Holmes has been located and is unharmed. Original report: A Long Island man has gone missing and authorities are asking for the public's help in locating him. Suffolk County Police have issued a silver alert for Gregory Holmes, age 76, who was reported missing after he left his&nbs…
MISSING: Man 'Showing Signs Of Dementia' Disappears In Lebanon, Police Say MISSING: Man 'Showing Signs Of Dementia' Disappears In Lebanon, Police Say
Missing: Man 'Showing Signs Of Dementia' Disappears In Lebanon, Police Say A 70-year-old man who has been "showing signs of dementia" is missing from his Lebanon City home, police announced on Thursday, Aug. 8. Andrew Bellavia was last since on Aug. 7. He is described as a white man who is approximately 5'5", weighing 160 lbs, with gray hair and glasses. He was last seen wearing a green jersey.  He frequents the area of the 900 block of Mifflin St. and 12th and Cumberland St., according to the police.  Anyone with information regarding Bellavia's whereabouts is asked to contact the Lebanon City Police Department. Click here to submit a tip online.
Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Man Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Man
Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Man Police are asking for help in locating a missing Long Island man. James Mangino, age 70, of East Northport, was last seen on 8th Avenue at around 3 p.m. Monday, July 29. Suffolk County Police said he suffers from dementia and may be in need of medical attention. Mangino was driving a 2018 white Toyota Camry with New York registration CVW-4099. He was wearing a gray hat with red writing and gray sweatpants. He is 6-foot-2 and 215 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Suffolk County Police Department at 631-854-8217. Share this story by cli…
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Man Seen Him? Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Man
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Man Police are asking for help in locating a Long Island man who was reported missing. Charles Cacoque, age 82, was last seen in the village of Freeport walking southbound on Babylon Turnpike at around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 17. Nassau County Police said Cacoque has dementia and may be in need of medical attention. He is 6 feet tall and 165 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a plaid button up shirt, blue jeans, black shoes, and is possibly wearing a baseball cap. Police said Cacoque may have traveled to Manhattan or Brooklyn. Anyone with information is asked…
Update: Capital Region Woman Found Hours After Being Reported Missing Update: Capital Region Woman Found Hours After Being Reported Missing
Update: Capital Region Woman Found Hours After Being Reported Missing Update: A woman from the region who was reported missing was located hours later. Schenectady County resident Deidre Pangburn, age 74, of Glenville, had last been seen Tuesday morning, July 2, near Swaggertown and Worden roads. On Tuesday afternoon, Glenville Police Chief Stephen Janik told Daily Voice that Pangburn was located and in good health. No other details were given. Original story: Police are asking for help in locating a missing woman from the region. Schenectady County resident Deidre Pangburn, age 74, of Glenville, was last seen Tuesday morning, July 2, near Swaggerto…
Search For Missing Man Enters Day 6 As Heat Indexes Soar Over 100 Degrees In Loudoun County Search For Missing Man Enters Day 6 As Heat Indexes Soar Over 100 Degrees In Loudoun County
Search For Missing Man Enters Day 6 As Heat Indexes Soar Over 100 Degrees In Loudoun County The search for a vulnerable 78-year-old man is ongoing in Virginia as the region continues to contend with the ongoing heatwave. With temperatures approaching the upper 90s and the heat index possibly hitting 105 degrees, concerns are mounting for Edward Lane, who suffers from dementia and was reported missing on Thursday, June 20 in Loudoun County. ⚠️ An active weather day looms ahead amidst hot temperatures rising into the mid/upper 90s (heat indices of 100-105). A... Posted by US National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 He was last seen in the 19…
Alert Issued For Long Island Man Missing 4 Days Alert Issued For Long Island Man Missing 4 Days
Alert Issued For Long Island Man Missing 4 Days Police are asking for the community’s help in locating a Long Island man who has been missing for several days. Gregorio Arrue, age 63, of Amityville, was last seen at around 8:40 a.m. Thursday, June 20, on Cherokee Court. He suffers from dementia and may be in need of medical attention, according to Suffolk County Police. Arrue is 5-foot-4 and 140 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black shirt, black pants, and brown boots. Police said he primarily speaks Spanish, and his English is limited. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Suffolk County P…
Update: Missing Long Island Man Found Update: Missing Long Island Man Found
Update: Missing Long Island Man Found Update:   A missing man with dementia has been located, police said.  Yves LaRochelle, age 72, had been last seen in Glen Head on the afternoon of Monday, June 17.  Authorities announced on Wednesday, June 19 that the man had been found.  Additional details, including where he was located and his current condition, were not released.  Original Story:  Police are asking for the community’s assistance in locating a vulnerable adult who went missing from Long Island. Yves LaRochelle, age 72, was last seen in Glen Head on Monday, June 17, according to th…
Healthcare Worker Convicted Of Neglecting Vulnerable Man Who Jumped Out Maryland Window Healthcare Worker Convicted Of Neglecting Vulnerable Man Who Jumped Out Maryland Window
Healthcare Worker Convicted Of Neglecting Vulnerable Man Who Jumped Out Maryland Window A 49-year-old home healthcare worker that failed to check in on his patient, who was found injured after jumping out of a Frederick County apartment building will spend time behind bars, the state's attorney's office announced. Emmanuel Olaeken Owoyeye was ordered by a judge to spend 12 months in the Frederick County Adult Detention Center with another nine years suspended for neglecting a vulnerable adult. In August last year, a resident was walking his dog when he spotted a man on the ground, and it was later determined that the 55-year-old victim was diagnosed with Down Syndrome, as well…
Silver Alert Issued For Vulnerable 70-Year-Old Woman Missing For Days In Maryland Silver Alert Issued For Vulnerable 70-Year-Old Woman Missing For Days In Maryland
Silver Alert Issued For Vulnerable 70-Year-Old Woman Missing For Days In Maryland Seen her?  An Silver Alert has been issued by the Anne Arundel County Police Department as they attempt to locate a 70-year-old woman who has been reported missing for several days.  Laura Roxanne Nauta, who has been diagnosed with Alzheimers, dementia, and diabetes was last seen in the early afternoon of Tuesday, May 28, and an alert was issued on Thursday, May 30 as the agency seeks the public's assistance in tracking her down. Nauta was described as being 5-foot-8, weighing approximately 225 pounds with brown eyes, white hair, and she was last seen wearing a black shirt with f…
Man Missing From Yonkers Found Safe Man Missing From Yonkers Found Safe
Man Missing From Yonkers Found Safe New update: A man who was reported missing in Westchester has been found safe. Douglas Smith, age 73, was found safe after going missing in Yonkers on Wednesday, May 22, Yonkers Police announced on Thursday, May 23.  More details about where Smith was found were not released. Original Report: Authorities in Westchester are asking for help from the public in finding a missing 73-year-old man.  Douglas Smith was last seen in the area of 115 South Broadway in Yonkers on Wednesday, May 22, Yonkers Police announced on Thursday morning, May 23.  According to the depart…
Love At First Bloom: Mom's Alzheimer's Gives Life New Meaning For Clifton Flower Truck Owner Love At First Bloom: Mom's Alzheimer's Gives Life New Meaning For Clifton Flower Truck Owner
Love At First Bloom: Mom's Alzheimer's Gives Life New Meaning For Clifton Flower Truck Owner Vanessa Vargas says the point of having flowers is to enjoy them while they are still alive. It's a lesson that the Clifton business owner learned from her own mother, Rosie Vargas, 66, a longtime gardener living with the final stage of Alzheimer's Disease. It's a lesson she's applied to her own life. "Flowers are about embracing the beauty of the moment," Vanessa Vargas said. "When my mom was okay, I took it for granted. I never thought she'd have Alzheimer's. I should've lived in the moment, and the same goes for flowers." Vargas is the owner of Love at First Bloom, a mobile flower busi…
Newark Woman With Dementia Missing: Police (PHOTO) Newark Woman With Dementia Missing: Police (PHOTO)
Newark Woman With Dementia Missing: Police (Photo) Police in Newark are attempting to locate a missing 61-yer old woman diagnosed with dementia. Cheryl Ann Patricia Hodge was last seem at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 4 at the 100 block of Chancellor Ave, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé said. She is 5'7", 165 lbs. with a dark complexion and her hair is styled in gray and black box braids, Fragé said. She may be wearing an orange shirt, black leggings, and black Ugg boots, Fragé said. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-695-8477.
Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Man Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Man
Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Man The search is on for a Long Island man who was reported missing. Robert Kane, age 74, was last seen on Arcadia Drive in West Islip at around 11 p.m. Monday, April 1. Suffolk County Police said Kane suffers from dementia and may be in need of medical attention. At the time of his disappearance, he was driving a black 2024 Land Rover Defender with New Jersey registration 873161T. Kane is 6 feet tall and 170 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black and gray sweatshirt, black sweatpants, and a black back brace. Anyone with information is asked to contact the S…
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Man Last Seen On Long Island Seen Him? Alert Issued For Man Last Seen On Long Island
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Man Last Seen On Long Island Police are asking for the community’s assistance in locating a man missing from Long Island who may need medical attention. Leo Frazier, age 88, was last seen on Tuesday, March 19 in Hempstead, according to the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse. It was just before 8 p.m. on that day when Frazier was spotted driving a 2002 tan Nissan Altima (with New York registration CZD-4820) on Frazier Street. Authorities say Frazier has dementia and may be in need of medical attention. He is 5-foot-6, weighs approximately 145 pounds, and is bald with brown eyes. When he was last seen, …
Capital Region Woman Admits Stealing $300K From Father, Including Military Pension Capital Region Woman Admits Stealing $300K From Father, Including Military Pension
Capital Region Woman Admits Stealing $300K From Father, Including Military Pension A woman from the region is facing years in prison after confessing that she stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from her veteran father. Schenectady resident Elaine Perkins, age 61, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in Schenectady County Court on Monday, March 4. Prosecutors said Perkins stole more than $300,000 from her elderly father over the course of several years after he was diagnosed with dementia and named her as his power of attorney in 2018. Relatives grew concerned after the woman placed the victim in a rehabilitation home in December 2021. That’s when they started noticing tax…
Alert Issued For Long Island Man Missing Several Days Alert Issued For Long Island Man Missing Several Days
Alert Issued For Long Island Man Missing Several Days Police are asking for help in locating a Long Island man who has been missing for several days. Harry Zenonos, age 64, of Huntington Station, was last seen at his Columbia Street residence at around 6 a.m. Friday, March 1. Suffolk County Police said Zenonos suffers from dementia and may be in need of medical attention. He is described as 5-foot-7 and 170 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a brown jacket and gray pants. Police said Zenonos may have traveled to New York City. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Suffolk Count…
Seen Him? Long Island Man Missing For 3 Days Seen Him? Long Island Man Missing For 3 Days
Seen Him? Long Island Man Missing For 3 Days Police are asking for help in locating a Long Island man who has been missing for several days. Suffolk County Police issued a Silver Alert for Patchogue resident William Stewart on Monday, Feb. 26. The 72-year-old, who has dementia, was last seen leaving his North Ocean Avenue residence in a taxi at around 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 23. Relatives haven’t seen or heard from him since. Stewart is approximately 6-foot-1 and 230 pounds with white hair and blue eyes. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Suffolk County Police Department’s Fifth Squad at 631-854-8552 or call 911. Share …
Man With Dementia Found Lying In Snow In Russell; K9 Leads Police To His Location Man With Dementia Found Lying In Snow In Russell; K9 Leads Police To His Location
Man With Dementia Found Lying In Snow In Russell; K9 Leads Police To His Location An 87-year-old Hampden County man is likely alive today thanks to the efforts of a Massachusetts State Police dog named Orry.  The man, who suffers from dementia, had wandered off from his home in Russell in the area of Blanford Road on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 21. He was missing for more than eight hours on a frighteningly cold day. Records show the temperature didn't get above 40 degrees that day.  Russell police and state troopers quickly began canvassing the area in the hopes of finding him. it wasn't until a K9 unit found footprints in the snow that searchers got their first…
Dementia Hasn't Taken Spunk From NJ's Wendy Williams, Team Says Dementia Hasn't Taken Spunk From NJ's Wendy Williams, Team Says
Dementia Hasn't Taken Spunk From NJ's Wendy Williams, Team Says Monmouth County native and popular talk show host Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with dementia and aphasia, according to a news release. The Ocean Township native's team issued a statement on Thursday, Feb. 22 to "correct inaccurate and hurtful rumors about her health." The release confirmed Williams was diagnosed in 2023 with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia. Williams' reps said there had been speculation about the former New York City radio DJ's mental condition when she started to forget words, act erratically sometimes, and had trouble understanding financ…
Charles Osgood, Former Host Of 'CBS Sunday Morning,' North Jersey Resident, Dies At 91 Charles Osgood, Former Host Of 'CBS Sunday Morning,' North Jersey Resident, Dies At 91
Charles Osgood, Former Host Of 'CBS Sunday Morning,' North Jersey Resident, Dies At 91 Charles Osgood, a fixture on "CBS Sunday Morning" for decades and a longtime resident of Bergen County, died on Tuesday, Jan. 23 at the age of 91 from dementia in Upper Saddle River, his family announced in an obituary shared by CBS News.  Osgood, born Charles Osgood Wood III joined CBS News in 1971 and anchored the venerable Sunday morning broadcast for 22 years from 1994 to 2016. He also appeared on "CBS Morning News" and "CBS Evening News with Dan Rather," and hosted "The Osgood File" on CBS Radio.  His signature signoff was "I'll see you on the radio." Our beloved former …
Alert Issued For Missing Man Last Seen At Gym In Harrison Alert Issued For Missing Man Last Seen At Gym In Harrison
Alert Issued For Missing Man Last Seen At Gym In Harrison Authorities are asking residents to be on the lookout for a missing man who was last seen at a gym in Westchester.  White Plains resident Fernando Manon, age 69, was last seen on Thursday, Jan. 18 around 5:45 p.m. in Harrison at the Lifetime Fitness located at 1 Westchester Park Dr., Harrison Police announced.  Manon, who suffers from dementia, was on foot and was seen headed in the direction of westbound Westchester Avenue. He has no access to a vehicle or cell phone.  Anyone with any information as to his whereabouts is asked to call Harrison Police at …
$28K Theft: Home Health Aide From Capital Region Admits Stealing From Dementia Patient $28K Theft: Home Health Aide From Capital Region Admits Stealing From Dementia Patient
$28K Theft: Home Health Aide From Capital Region Admits Stealing From Dementia Patient A home health aide from the region has admitted stealing thousands of dollars from her patient. Rensselaer County resident Lakeisha Stewart, age 43, of Rensselaer, pleaded guilty to attempted grand larceny in Albany County Court on Friday, Dec. 1. Stewart admitted that between January and February 2023, she cashed several checks from the victim’s account while working as their home health aide. The victim was diagnosed with dementia and was unable to consent to the payments, prosecutors said. Altogether, Stewart stole approximately $28,500 from the victim. She faces up to six months in j…